MidnightsFantasy

Inspired by this lovely fanart I came across some days ago.

Sherlock made a grumbly noise on John's lap. John patted his head and kept on writing. He probably was tickling his back, but he wasn't going to quit doing his crossword. He was halfway done and was hopeful of finishing the darn thing for once.

Anyway, it’d been Sherlock's decision to climb onto his lap and collapse there... John didn't even want to think about what would happen when he'd need to use the loo. He was also getting peckish. Maybe the sound hadn't been Sherlock but John's own stomach? John shrugged and kept on scribbling on his makeshift table.

Day 10 of Fluffbruary flush - angel - owl

Sherlock fandom

Dark as the Night

Summary: Sherlock loves John and tells him and shows him that every day. But he's only able to tell John his deepest thoughts and feelings at night when John is asleep.

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John’s utterly rubbish at communicating his feelings with words. He knows it. Words just get stuck in his throat, it's always been like that.

Luckily, he can express his adoration for Sherlock in other ways. Like preparing him a good cuppa. Or cleaning after him. Mostly, though, John communicates through kisses.

A peck means I enjoy being around you; a smooch, I've never been happier. A kiss on the cheek means You're still my best friend, and one on the forehead, I'll love you forever.

This way, John can write love declarations all over Sherlock's skin just with his lips.

BBC Sherlock.

Together At Last

The day was here. Finally. John straightened his suit jacket as he gazed at Sherlock, his soon to be husband, walk down the aisle with Mr Holmes. His heart swelled with fondness and love.

It was as though the hall was empty. No one but Sherlock existed for him in that moment.

Sherlock probably felt the same, given the way he was gazing back at John with a fond smile as he kept walking, looking as gorgeous as the sun on a cruel winter day.

They were wearing the same outfits, which reminded John of the other time he got married but to the wrong person. John laughed internally at the irony. Not that he still held a grudge against Mary, but she was not the right person for him. This was a fact.

He was glad he wasn't repeating the mistake. Now he was sure as anything that he had chosen the right person to spend the rest of his life with. He had never been more sure of anything else before.

Sherlock got on the stage and walked towards John. The officiant asked Sherlock to stop at some distance, so he did, but not without throwing a glare in the general direction of that bloke. John tried hard to suppress his laugh.

The officiant gestured both of them to start with the vows.

John went first, trying to recall the whole speech he had practised. "Sherlock Holmes. My best friend, my crime solving partner, my partner in every single walk of life. My favourite detective, the most brilliant and beautiful person I've ever known. The love of my life."

Sherlock swallowed.

John inhaled deeply. "I remember you making a vow once. That you would always be there for protection and everything else in my life. And I would be lying if I said you haven't kept it. Because my God you have. To this day and very moment.

"So, here's my vow to you: from today to the day I die, I will be your most dedicated doctor, soldier, friend, lover, and everything else you need me to be in your life. Always." John felt a sense of determination as he continued on. "Forever. No matter the circumstances."

John could hear some faint gasps and awes in the room. Sherlock's jaw had dropped a little. He blinked a few times and began to speak.

"John Watson. All of what you just said times a thousand."

John chuckled along with some guests in the room.

"You already have been all those things you promised to be from now on. So, let me reiterate: whatever happens, whatever remains, I will always be there, John. Always."

John was finding it hard to believe all this was really happening. He was speechless.

"Though, just for you, this time," Sherlock added quickly.

John gave out a short laugh and the mood had been lightened a bit in the room.

"Do you, Sherlock Holmes, take John Watson as your lawful husband?" asked the officiant.

"I do," Sherlock said with a loving smile.

John was unable to take his eyes off him.

"And you, John Watson?"

"I do," John said softly, beaming.

The officiant presented them with two open boxes containing their rings. They both stepped forward to grab one.

They exchanged the rings. John felt physically connected and bound to Sherlock as he did that.

Sherlock's eyes were glassy.

"I now pronounce the two of you as husband and husband." The officiant sounded genuinely happy for them. "You two may kiss."

Those last words worked as a magnetic pull for both of them. They walked forward in each other's directions. John held his face gently in his hands and pulled him close.

Sherlock's hands had dropped down from John's shoulders to his waist as he leaned in for a kiss.

They both poured everything they felt for each other in the kiss, sealing their marriage and a permanent bond they had together. Sealing it tight.

The whole room erupted with applause, but John was more focused on kissing Sherlock for as long as it was socially acceptable in a public place.

John was determined to show Sherlock exactly what he felt for him for the rest of his life.

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Sherlock and John visit the Holmes family to tell them first-hand about the shift in their relationship. As they spend a lovely Easter-weekend together, they reminisce about the early days of their relationship.

Chapter 7 is up now

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Chapter 9

I will continue to tag you until you tell me to stop 😈

So. Since I keep a list of what I´ve read anyway (there´s always a list), I will rec all the fics I´ve wholly enjoyed on a monthly basis. Old and new, canon or AU, big or small authors, long or short but nearly always Johnlock (-ish).

Reposting this because a reference to a tumblr blog has been incorrect. Please everyone, if you want to reblog choose his post!

Sorry for double-tagging people, too!

Inscrutable to the Last by DiscordantWords @discordantwords

When a series of bombings in London ensues and John learns that Sherlock is not only alive but also back, at first he draws the wrong conclusions. A great alternative version of how it could have gone after the hiatus.

The secret patient by PlainJane

WWII, the Italian campaign. Dr. John Watson is left behind at a lonely chapel with a mysterious patient who cannot be evacuated with the rest of the field hospital, due to his injuries. Inspired by "The English Patient".

The Way Home by Calais_Reno @calaisreno

It's Christmas Eve, and Sherlock's landlord has evicted him. He's left with only one alternative: go home. Spend Christmas with his family. On the train, he meets someone who might just be having an even worse holiday. One immediately has to hug this insecure Sherlock and lovely John.

Cold Inside by LoloLolly

Sherlock has just shot Magnussen, is in prison the isolation eats away at his sanity. John feels adrift and wants to help. Mycroft is equally untethered, scrambling for options. Perhaps they can manage to save Sherlock and rid themselves of Mary in one fell swoop. Lovely S3 fix-it with hurt/comfort.

Hard Rain by writerfan2013

After the Fall. Sherlock and John are apart, but each encounter the same mysterious organization. Sherlock is undercover and John gets abducted but in the end they reunite and solve the case. Really suspenseful casefic.

Adler’s by Elianara